NEW YORK — Fresh off the Olympics, U.S. breakout star and medalist Stephen Nedoroscik — better known to the internet as “Pommel Horse Guy” — will compete on the upcoming season of “Dancing With the Stars.
” The casting was announced on Thursday's episode of ABC's “Good Morning America.” Nedoroscik is the first celebrity contestant named for the season, which premieres Sept. 17 on ABC and Disney+.
He's also the first male gymnast to compete, “Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts said. Stephen Nedoroscik, of United States, performs on the pommel during the men's artistic gymnastics team finals round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Paris, France. “I want to bring some of that gymnastics, maybe a backflip or handstand,” Nedoroscik said on the morning show.
“I want to have fun with it.” The 25-year-old picked up two bronze medals in Paris, helping the American men's team earn its first Olympic medal in 16 years in addition to finishing third in his individual event. He became a viral star thanks to memes of his preparation before competing — no, he was not asleep — and of his Superman-like transformation before hitting the floor (he takes his glasses off, just like Clark Kent).
Stephen Nedoroscik, of the United States, celebrates after winning the bronze medal during the men's artistic gymnastics individual pommel finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France.